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How to Setup PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi?

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2 weeks ago

July 9, 2019

PVR IPTV Simple Client is the best way to watch live TV channels on Kodi media player. The addon is accessible on all versions of Kodi. PVR IPTV Simple Client doesn’t host any live TV channels or radio channels. It functions as a platform to stream live media contents. Hence, you need to configure the addon with your IPTV provider to watch live TV on Kodi. In this article, we will show how to install and configure PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi 18.3 and earlier versions.

Related: How to watch live TV on Plex?

Why you need a VPN for Kodi?

Kodi is open-source software and it pulls media from various sources. With the help of various addons, it brings unlimited streaming without any hassle. The main problem in Kodi media centre is that some of the third party Kodi addons (illegal addons) stream copyrighted media (free movies, live TV, TV shows, Sports) for free. Since it streams the media for free, most of the Kodi users are accessing third-party addons to media that are copyrighted. While streaming those copyrighted contents, your IP will be exposed easily to ISPs and Government. Finally, you will end up in some legal problems. To avoid these problems, we recommend you to use VPN (Virtual Private Network). A good VPN lets you hide your real identity by switching your IP to different locations.

On the other hand, VPN is very helpful in accessing the media that are geo-restricted. Some of the Kodi addons like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer are geo-restricted in certain countries. To bypass those restrictions, you need to install a VPN on your device. After trying out several free and paid VPN services, we recommend you to use NordVPN. It is regarded as the best Kodi VPN to safeguard your privacy. While purchasing the NordVPN, make sure to select the annual plans rather than selecting the monthly plans. Moreover, you will also get a 75% instant discount on a 3-year plan.

Purchase IPTV subscription

Before installing PVR IPTV Simple Client, it is crucial to purchase the IPTV subscription to watch live TV channels. Select the best IPTV provider and buy the subscription package in the form of the M3U playlist file. Then, configure that file in the client to watch live TV programs.

How to Setup PVR IPTV Simple Client on Kodi 18.3 Leia?

First of all, you need to install PVR IPTV Simple Client addon on Kodi. You can download this addon from official Kodi addon repo.

#1: On the home page of Kodi, click Addons.

#2: Click the module icon located on the menu bar.

#3: Click Install from Repository.

#4: Select Kodi Addon Repository.

#5: Select PVR Clients.

#6: Scroll down to select PVR IPTV Simple Client.

#7: On the information page, select Install to download the client.

#8: After downloading the client, visit the information of client by right-clicking the client name.

#9: Now, select Configure.

#10: By default, the Location path will be set to Remote Path (Internet Access).

#11: Click the up/down arrows to change the location to Local Path (include Local Network).

#12: Now, select M3U Play List Path.

#13: Add the M3U playlist file that you received from IPTV provider.

#14: After adding the playlist file, click OK.

#15: The client will ask you to restart the app. Click OK and close the Kodi app.

#16: Re-open the app and click the TV menu located next to the Music Videos menu.

#17: The IPTV Channels associated with your IPTV subscription will appear on the screen. Select and play your favourite channel without any hassle.

Final Thoughts

This is how you have to configure Kodi app to watch live TV. Instead of using third party addons, you can use this inbuilt client to avoid privacy issues. But, you can use a VPN to access the TV channels that are geo-restricted.

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